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Engine Mechanical TopicsDiscussion for motor builds, cams, head work, stripped bolts and other engine related issues. The good and the bad. If it goes round and around or up and down, post it here.
Just swapped my plugs over since I noticed the one was bit rusty from sitting from the previous owner. Only have 5800 miles on it, but figured, plugs are $12, why not after an oil change.
These are the plugs I pulled out, and if Im reading it right, this means, there might be ring problems, as it looks like their oil fouled, and looks like there is oil around the screw threads. uh oh?
Hopefully Im wrong.
possible oil fouled? looks like oil / residue on bottom threads near top of plug.
I'd ride it some with the new plugs, then look at them. These almost look like someone started it up and didn't ride it much before you pulled them. The threads could have had oil or grease put on them, I know some folks would rather not use anti-seize and use motor oil or grease instead.
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Plug change, possible problems??
uh oh?
I was worried for a bit
